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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.56, 718.82 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.56, 718.82 and 219.50 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.56 : 718.82 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.56/718.82 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.56x = 718.82 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.56x = 157,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,780.99/479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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